First-Year-Flowering Scheduling Tool
Lysimachia congestiflora Firefly
North: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 24-40
South: grown outdoor flowering window weeks 8-45
Too high light will slow finish time
Lysimachia congestiflora Firefly
| Suggested Container Size. |
| Container: |
2.5qt (1) |
| Propagation Guide |
| Media EC/pH: |
EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2 |
| Soil Temperature: |
72-78°F (21-24°C) |
| Rooting Hormone: |
500 ppm IBA |
| Mist: |
Low to moderate |
| Fertilization: |
50 ppm N starting at Day 7 |
| Pinching: |
One or two pinches in propagation for fuller plants. |
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| Finishing Guide |
| Media pH: |
5.8-6.2 |
| Temperature: |
Nights: 56 to 64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C) |
| Light Level (fc): |
1,500 to 2,500 |
| Vernalization: |
No |
| Watering: |
Low to moderate |
| Fertilization: |
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm N. Sensitive to high EC levels early in production. |
| Pinch After Transplant: |
Typically not required |
| Plant Growth Regulators: |
PGRs generally not needed |
| Pests and Fungal Diseases: |
Watch for crown rot if overwatered. |